Where: Museum of the City of New York
When: Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to Nov. 20 to 6 p.m.
Cost: FREE

In honor of the five-years-in-the-making special exhibit New York at Its Core, MCNY is hosting the 32-hour Gotham Groove event on Saturday, November 19, through Sunday, November 20. During the museum party, visitors will get free admission to the museum, including New York at Its Core, which explores the historical events, people and wildlife that created the big apple we have today. For people looking to up the party levels, there are also plenty of special events to choose from with tickets available for purchase. Reservations for a silent disco featuring the best of ’70s, ’80s and ’90s dance music ($20, members $15), and special late-night screenings of classics Saturday Night Fever, After Hours and King Kong.

Whiskey Feast Brooklyn Expo Center

When: Saturday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m.
Cost: $69–$125

The nationally-touring fest rolls into town offering all-you-can-drink whiskey tastings and cocktails from over 40 purveyors, including Breuckelen Distilling, Van Brunt Stillhouse, The Saint Catherine and Wheated, plus $5 fall-inspired eats from the likes of Bareburger, Brooklyn Oyster Party and Mighty Quinn’s. Once you’ve had your fill, get loose to the stylings of brass band Hudson Horns or try your hand at a game of giant Jenga or corn hole, before going back for more.

Cranksgiving

Where: Hudson Park
When: Saturday at 1 p.m.
Cost: Free

Don your dopest turkey garb, bring your bike and hit the streets for this brisk mash-up of a scavenger hunt and a race. Ride to grocery stores all over town to purchase food, then deliver the goods to the Bowery Mission. You’ll help feed NYC’s hungry and get an excellent workout in the process. After the ride, join an endorphin-high after-party at Patagonia Soho to celebrate.